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Obserwator Finansowy features views and analysis of economy in Poland and other countries, written by some of the best journalists, economists and analysts. Our mission is to share knowledge of economics and financial markets in the world.
Obserwator Finansowy is a project under aegis of the Poland’s central bank, Narodowy Bank Polski. We have published thousands of articles about the Polish and global economy. Our journalists have conducted hundreds of interviews with Nobel laureates, distinguished economists, business leaders and politicians with views across the political spectrum.
In this section you can find selected articles in English.
Ukraine needs support and not only financial aid
Andrzej GodlewskiIt is of key importance now to support the Ukrainians in their effort to develop their institutional capacity, argue Richard Steinberg and Anne Bercio from the Institute for European Politics in Berlin.
IMF warns about denting business confidence in Polish economy
Jo HarperPoland has been growing steadily over the past years, with 3.6 per cent growth in 2015, although some policies of the government, in office since November 2015, have dented investor sentiment and could slow growth, according...
World Bank upgrades 2017 GDP growth forecast for Serbia
Jo HarperAccording to the World Bank's Global Economic Prospects report, Serbia's GDP will grow 1.8 per cent in 2016 - which is equivalent to the January forecast - and by 2.3 per cent in 2017 - 0.1 percentage points more compared to...
War in Ukraine opens Europe’s eyes to energy security
Michał KozakThe Ukrainian crisis has shown that energy security in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly as regards the supply of natural gas, is not at all as certain as it seemed until recently.
Compensation with a lower limit
Regina SkibińskaThe Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) is preparing to standardize the compensation paid from third-party liability motor vehicle insurance policies.
Mergers and acquisitions in Hungary at USD9.1bn
Jo HarperOver 600 merger-and-acquisitions transactions were undertaken in Hungary in the period of 2010-2015, with a total value of more than USD9.1bn, EY said in a market analysis.
Poland’s priorities during the presidency of Visegrad Group
Maria BnińskaStrong voice of the V4 in the European Union is a top priority for Poland’s V4 Presidency, says Marcin Czapliński, National Visegrad Coordinator and Deputy Director at the European Policy Department in the Ministry of...
Skoda eyes US market entry
Jo HarperVolkswagen, facing trouble over alleged diesel fraud, is considering bringing its Skoda line to the US and is evaluating the possibility of entering North American markets in which it currently does not sell cars.
In Estonia profits in business sector down 12 per cent in the first quarter
Jo HarperTotal profits in the Estonian business sector were EUR521m in Q1’16, 12 per cent down on the same period a year ago.
Czech company to invest EUR10m in Croatian tourism
Jo HarperCzech company Odien Group is investing around EUR2m in a resort in Podstrana in Croatia by the end of this year, with another EUR8m in the next three years. This after taking over the Le Méridien Lav hotel and marina near...